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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Heaven on Earth by Kashmir Version

TWO DAYS TWO NIGHTS in Kashmir was
short for those who love adventure and get a surprise from new experiences.
Although not too many places to visit, each takes place loose to explore.

KASHMIR is in the northern region of
India. In gegografis, position bordering Pakistan. Range of hills separating
the two countries whose relationship is tidal. No wonder the Kashmiris India is
different from most people. Posture and facial lines Kashmiris tall skinny
gaunt cheeks like Pakistanis.

Kashmir was originally used to refer to a stretch of the valley that lies
between the Himalayas and the Pir Panjal. Because it is geographically located
at the 'top', Kashmir is often referred to as 'the crown of India'.

From Jakarta , much bette flight that can be used to get Kashmir .
Entourage , last September , I was riding Garuda Indonesia followed by Jet Air
. After transit in Singapore , we headed Nes Delhi . Overnight in Delhi , the
next morning , travel by Air Jet continued to Kashmir . Garuda Indonesia and
Air Jet collaboration is central to the tourist track in India . " The
potential is quite large , " said GSA Manager of Jet Airways .

Expanse of green valley surrounded by hills and the Himalayas appear from plane
window . Sunny in the late summer , mid- September, presenting a view ' heaven
' of elevation .

With four seasons , Kashmir has four distinct character . Spring , between
March and May , making the expanse of colorful flowers grow and show elegance .
Temperatures ranging from 6-23 ᵒ C. Followed summer ends August with
temperatures of 25-35 ᵒ C. The whole valley looks like a mosaic of green in the
summer .

Next , beginning September is autumn . For some people , the beauty of Kashmir
emerged in late September when the leaves change color to golden green , brown,
and red . The temperature was very comfortable , ranging 10-23 ᵒ C.
Winter came in December to March . All the hills and valleys covered with thick
snow . In winter , the hills in the snowy region of Kashmir is the best in Asia
.

Silence Dal Lake

Was in Kashmir when the leaves begin to turn yellow green like watching sikllus
life . The plane tree leaves also become an icon of Kashmir . In the Mughal
gardens , plane tree which is over 400 years old , planted a row. Shade invite
people sat in silence enjoying the coolness . Some of them fell asleep in the
middle of the day .

As an icon of Kashmir , Chinar leaves
are used as a motif many crafts , such as weaving , knitting , border , and
webbing . Chinar leaves are very
commonly used as a motif famous Kashmir carpets . According to the Kashmiris ,
plane tree only grows in Kashmir and Iran .

After inhaling the cool Mughal Gardens , the lake which is about 25 Km ₂ we are
headed . At the lake , named Dal and became the center of Srinagar , Kashmir ,
it was me and the group will stay at the house boat

Dal lake which started mass occupied in 1960 are now inhabited by about 70,000
people , or about 7 % of the citizens of Srinagar , amounting to about 1
million people . The lake is located in the foothills of Zabarwan there are at
least 300 houseboat . South side of the Dal Lake is Shankaracharya hill and on
the west side is the hill Hazratbal .

All the needs of those living in Dal lake was filled in this lake . There is a
buoyant market and stalls selling all needs . For mobility , there are about
5,000 Shikaras , boats without motors
are driven by heart-shaped paddle . Houseboat generally located on the shores
of the lake . In the collection of the houseboat , ad ataman lotus that blooms
before dusk . Within a year , the most perfect time enjoying the lotus blooms
on Dal Lake together was in July-August .

Houseboat maintained traditionally managed by the residents who live on the
lake as part of maintaining the area and empowerment . Because the people who
run similar economic abilities , there is no noticeable difference between the
houseboat . Tourist arrivals to be one of the carrying capacity for economic
citizens .

The houseboat generally consists of four rooms , one dining room , one 'family'
room , and a terrace overlooking the floating gardens . Inhabited by 10 people
, the houseboat was still comfortable . Ranks of the sofa in the ' family ' can
be used as a bed . For who want to feel the sensation of silence and living in
the lake , houseboat can be the right choice .

While living in the middle of the lake , do not have to worry about missing
information . Cable television and internet networks available Free of Charge .
Mobility is also not restricted because Shikaras dengna oarsmen ready for use
anytime and anywhere, including buying their own food to be cooked in a kitchen
that is fully equipped houseboat .

The tops of the pine

After overnight and enjoy the golden sun rises the next day in Dal Lake ,
exploration dilanjutan to Gulmarg in Kashmir at an altitude of around 2,757 M
above sea level . Although the distance is only about 30 km from Dal Lake , it
takes about 1 ½ hours to arrive in the pasture in the mountains .

Although it comes at a time when that was not perfect , the beauty of Gulmarg
remains tempting . Most travelers said the most perfect time to come to Gulmarg
is when it snows . But green pastures along the 2km 3km wide dengna Pir Panjal
mountain surrounded wonderful too enjoyed .

Around the meadows , fir and pine forests hundreds of years to add a sense of
calm . Eagle hover and perch on the tops of dry pine adds to the beauty . On
horseback , many local residents leased , explored the beauty of Gulmarg worth
.

Approximately 90 minutes of being on horseback , across the prairies and pine
forests do not feel old . Temperatures around 15 ᵒ C makes a comfortable
feeling to linger . When pasture and herd sheep in sight , I stopped 15 minutes
to enjoy . Imagine if winter arrives . Gulmarg area is covered with thick snow
would look like a pile of cold wet cotton .

Throughout December 2013 , all five-star resorts and hotels around Gulmarg
already fully booked . Tourists usually enjoy while Gulmarg skiing . There are
100 gondola . Every single minute , there is a gondola that takes tourists from
a height of 5,000 meters . Outside the snow season , the gondola remains a
major tourist attraction in addition to riding .

Gulmarg also a golf course . Located at an altitude of about 2,700 M above sea
level , Gulmarg golf course is the highest golf course in the world . Many
tourists make it to the object field beautiful panoramic photos .

Outside of that activity , Gulmarg being a perfect area for walking or trekking
. Trekking equipment rentals are available as local guides . For this tour ,
following 4-5 days required to stay in the tent in the camp in the middle of
fir and pine forest . Variouscity wildlife , like tigers and monkeys , bus easily
found .
That's roughly the picture version surge Kashmir . How is the surge do you
think ?